James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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ZL1003:03

Introductory Zoology

Cairns

Prerequisites: Senior Maths B and Chemistry
Inadmissable Subject Combination: ZL1001

37 lectures, 39 hours practicals. First semester.

Introduction to the diversity of animal life, investigating invertebrate and vertebrate animals by comparing their form, function and behaviour. Examination of the animals that use specific local habitats such as rainforest, tropical savanna, freshwater streams and marine environments.

Assessment by final examination (50%); practical and on-course assessment (50%).


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